# Introduction to Toy Design

- Institution: IIT Guwahati
- Department: Engineering Design
- Teacher: Prof. Supradip Das
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering, Art, architecture and design
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/107103857)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/107103857)
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

## Lectures

1. [Why Do We Need Toys?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/1f347b28a8b2) (Video)
2. [Toys Vs Puzzles Vs Games](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/c9501d94cb32) (Video)
3. [Importance of Toy Design](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/9aa72e4e16b8) (Video)
4. [Classification of Toys](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/84f945645345) (Video)
5. [Lec-1: History of Toy Design and Timeline of Toys](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/a82c2013f462) (Video)
6. [Lec-2: Timeless Toys with Case Studies](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/0c98f4ca028b) (Video)
7. [Lec-3: Influential Toy Designers and Their Work, Artists who Invented Toys](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/cdde7bec2f18) (Video)
8. [Lec-4: Women Who Shaped the Toy Industry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/fa0703909b10) (Video)
9. [Lec-1: Play](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/5e72489de690) (Video)
10. [Lec-2: Theoretical Perspectives on Play](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/db429d6ca276) (Video)
11. [Lec-3: Types of Play](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/2090ac33596a) (Video)
12. [Lec-4: Play Driven Design](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/3036cdfcd011) (Video)
13. [Lec-5: Play Experience](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/14a6f9e0dd61) (Video)
14. [Lec-1: Influence of Culture on Toys, Current Culture and Trends, Toys and Popular Culture](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/57e655a40beb) (Video)
15. [Lec 2: Evolution and Significance of Traditional Indian Toys](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/84eedf7bb9f3) (Video)
16. [Lec-1: Toys and Developmental Needs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/f4e531da56e8) (Video)
17. [Lec-2: Toy Based Pedagogies](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/2c27bbef90b0) (Video)
18. [Lec-3: Toy Futurism](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/819945f28a77) (Video)
19. [Lec-1: Environment and User Studies for Toy Design](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/f4bd120458de) (Video)
20. [Lec-2: Safe and Sustainable Materials, Regulatory Compliances, Durability, Longevity and Toy Safety](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/a2a47ccb3495) (Video)
21. [Lec-3: Ergonomics in Toy Design- Designing for Fit, Comfort, and Experience](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/552a5a4bf8c9) (Video)
22. [Lec-1: Right to Play, Special Needs and Toys](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/8699746ec951) (Video)
23. [Lec-2: Inclusive and Universal Design for Toys](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/d4cf1a9427c0) (Video)
24. [Lec-1: Toy Design Process, Toy Redesign Process](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/e730a9c7e9bb) (Video)
25. [Lec-2: Market Study for Toy Design](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/0d17385222a4) (Video)
26. [Lec-3: Material Selection for toys in Manufacturing processes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/05a7915a7dac) (Video)
27. [Lec-4: Costing and Pricing in Toys](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/dd3468f3018e) (Video)
28. [Lec-5: Discussion with Designer from the Industry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/4c63fbd91f19) (Video)
29. [Lec-1: The Business of Toys, Market Analysis, Current Trends in Toy Design](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/9f762aa8aad6) (Video)
30. [Lec-2: The Designer and Marketing Gap](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/8802d9fa5239) (Video)
31. [Lec-3: International Toy Safety standards Requirements](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/c5b6915e6ac5) (Video)
32. [Lec-1: Innovative and Advanced Concept in Toys](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/9626454b083d) (Video)
33. [Lec-2: Material-Driven Toy Design](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/b6900de7e9cc) (Video)
34. [Lec-1: Toy Packaging as Behavioural Design & Influence](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/39a3f6048fce) (Video)
35. [Lec-2: Design Consideration in Toy Packaging](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/46e441694cbb) (Video)
36. [Lec-1: Market Segmentation and Branding](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/bbd06d21c376) (Video)
37. [Lec-2: Marketing Strategies for Different Types of Toys](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/107103857/9cc7b2b198ce) (Video)